ENG vs IND 4th Test: Weather Forecast and Pitch Report of Old Trafford, Manchester

Old Trafford in Manchester - one of the most famous and historic cricket grounds - prepares to host the highly anticipated fourth Test between England and India when the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 gets underway on Wednesday, July 23. This iconic stadium has witnessed some thrilling moments in cricket history and famously boisterous crowds. It promises to deliver another enthralling cricketing experience as both sides prepare to step onto the park for the penultimate Test of this 'Ashes' style five-Test match series. England leads 2-1 going into these final two Tests of the series. 

The chance to level met with the opportunity to maintain a chance of winning the series on English soil adds extra significance for the India team. Additionally, there is the added objective of trying to achieve their first Test win at Old Trafford, and so the significance of this fixture doesn’t simply boil down to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025. After a narrow defeat in the third Test at Lord’s, India will be eager to bounce back and provide their best performance. With multiple elements for momentum and pride at stake, Shubman Gill and his team must be ready to put on a spirited performance to ensure the game goes to a decider and make the famous ground their own.

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ENG vs IND 4th Test: Pitch Report

Because of the weather in Manchester, the pitch at Old Trafford will likely keep a lot of surface moisture. Historically, at Old Trafford, the venue has favoured batters in the early periods of a match, but bowlers have dominated in the second half. The weather joined with the pitch could exacerbate both swing and seam movement, making batting increasingly challenging.

In the last 10 Tests at Old Trafford, teams batting first have won 8 times, with 1 match ending in a draw, indicating how increasingly harder it is to chase at this venue. It is vital to win the toss. Captains will want to bat first, to get the best chance of gaining control and avoid ending up batting on a deteriorating surface. With the possible weather and pitch dynamics. The early decisions could become very important to the eventual outcome of this match.

ENG vs IND 4th Test: Weather Report

The night before the 4th Test, cloud cover persisted around Old Trafford with a moderate downturn of rain occurring on Tuesday AM. The results from the five-day forecast were marginally better, showing temperatures between 13 °C and 21 °C. There was a small risk of rain on Day 1 ( up to 25% chance), with some interruptions expected. The opening two days were going to be mostly cloudy, which could have some impact early for seam bowlers. 

The forecast for Days 2 and 3 included minor threats of rain, but it seemed more conducive weather was on the horizon. From Day 3, there appears to be an indication of less cloud cover, which should allow better playing conditions. It may still be overcast with monochrome skies, but once the game reaches the finals two days, there may be improved familiarity for batters. Overall, the weather would be an important factor in shaping strategies, especially early.